Excuses for Being Late with L
Excuse, admits being too lazy to hurry
Excuse, delayed because couldn’t find way
Excuse, public transport was delayed
Excuse, delayed searching for keys
Excuse, forgot the time and was late
Excuse, lateness from losing keys
Excuse, late because got lost
Excuse, heavy traffic caused delay
Excuse, admits laziness caused delay
Excuse, started too late and arrived late
Excuse, tired from staying up too late
Excuse, delayed finishing the laundry
Excuse, delayed searching for phone
Excuse, public transport train delayed
Lunch ran long, got back later than planned.
Alarm went off late, woke up behind schedule.
Got caught up in love-life drama, arrived late.
Left the house late, so everything slipped.
Forgot where I parked—spent ages looking.
Had to treat head lice—leaving was delayed.
Stopped to search for my wallet, ran late.
Couldn't find my car keys, left much later.
Injury made me limp, so walking took longer.
You were late searching the neighborhood.
The drive took longer than expected, arrived late.
Had to hunt for car keys before leaving, delayed.
Got stuck in a long line, slow moving.
Too tired or groggy, moved slow or overslept.
Stayed to search for it at home, made you late.
You started out late, so arrival was late.
Stayed in bed too long, then rushed out.
Overslept and missed your usual start time.
Set off too late to make it on time.
Couldn't get in, had to wait for help.
Injury to your leg slowed you down.
Had a lie-in (UK), woke late and delayed.
Searched for your phone before leaving.
Departed late, so you arrived late.
Stuck in long traffic jam, arrived late.
Helping find a lost dog delayed me.
Had a long night, overslept and was late.
Life happened—surprises slowed me down.
Stayed lying in bed too long, ran late.
Queued in long lines, delay made me late.
Was late for the bus, missed it and arrived late.
Had a late sleep/overslept, so I was late.
Got lost in the woods, took ages to get back.
There was a lot of traffic, got delayed.
Long commute took extra time today.
Left my keys at home, had to go back.
Overslept; alarm didn't go off, woke up too late
Stopped for a latte; long cafe line delayed me
Couldn't get in my car; keys were locked inside
Was laying down, dozed off, lost track of time
Couldn't check the time, showed up late.
Missed the bus, so arrival got delayed.
Bathroom stop took time, made me late.
Had to run back to grab it, arrived late.
Walking slowly due to limp, arrived late.
Overslept; woke up late and ran behind.
Broken leg slowed me down; arrived late.
Dawdling around; lost time and arrived late.
Had to search for it before leaving, late.
Looked for it before school, made me late.
Left home later than planned, arrived late.
Walking hurt, moved slowly, reached late.
Day started late; everything got delayed.
Turned back to get it, which made me late.
You left too late, so you arrived late.
A laughing fit made you lose track of time.
You couldn't catch the bus and got delayed.
Feeling super sluggish, moved slow and arrived late.
Injured leg slowed you down on the way.
Turned back to check the stove, delaying you.
You woke up late and got a slow start.
Hunted for a missing shoe before leaving.
Had to search for the pass, missed the bus.
Took a long shower and lost track of time.
Went back for your phone, adding delay.
Got stuck and confused in traffic jams.
You got lost en route and arrived late.
Took a wrong turn and wandered around.
Keys locked inside the car, had to wait.
Got confused and forgot the time, so arrived late
Had to search for the cat before leaving home
- Long sleep
Couldn't find pants, delayed getting dressed
Went back to look for a missing bag, arrived late
Got lost on the way and showed up much later
Had to go back home for wallet, so arrived late
Internet was lagging, causing a late arrival
Slept in late and woke after the start time
Les mots dans la liste Excuses for Being Late with L proviennent des joueurs du jeu de mots Le Petit Bac.